About the Proposed Dog Park
MayDOG proposed that a potential location would be the former landfill on Waltham Street. The former Waltham Street landfill is a 13-acre site owned by the town of Maynard. The landfill was closed in 1985 and capped in 1988. The walkable circumference of the site is approximately half a mile. It is bordered by woods and has a slight elevation covered by tall grasses and wildflowers.
Here is a map of the proposed site of the OLRA. The photos shown on this page were taken in October 2008. Click on the slideshow to go to our photo album.
Folks have been talking about the idea of a dog park in Maynard for a number of years. Maynard’s 2004 Open Space and Recreation Plan and the 2007 Community Preservation Plan listed the establishment of a dog park as a goal and also suggested that the landfill be repurposed for recreation (possibly including a dog run).
MayDOG’s vision for a park included fencing a portion of the site in two areas–one for smaller/timid dogs and one for larger dogs. At a minimum, the site would need a fence, a parking area, trash receptacles, and bag stations. Other amenities could include benches, a shade structure/kiosk where donors can be recognized, a water source for people and dogs, and night-time lighting.
In the larger area, the proposal was to also create a walking/cross-country trail around the perimeter and possibly other amenities. The area could be used for cross-country skiing and sledding in the winter. The hope was for the area to become a multi-use, popular destination for dog owners and non-dog owners alike.
Click on the play button below to view a short video showing part of the space.
